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Münzkabinett Berlin CC0

20 Mark – German Democratic Republic

Non-circulating coins
Commemoration: 250th Anniversary of Birth of G. E. Lessing
Context
Year: 1979
Country: Germany Country flag
Period:
(1949—1990)
Currency:
(1948—1990)
Demonetization: 30 June 1990
Total mintage: 45,521
Material
Diameter: 33 mm
Weight: 20.9 g
Silver weight: 10.45 g
Shape: Round
Composition: 50% Silver
Magnetic: No
Technique: Milled
Alignment: Medal alignment
References
KM: #Click to copy to clipboard74
Numista: #43363
Value
Exchange value: 20 DDM
Bullion value: $28.69
Inflation-adjusted value: 57.86 DDM

Obverse

Inscription:
· DEUTSCHE DEMOKRATISCHE REPUBLIK ·

1979 20 MARK
Translation:
GERMAN DEMOCRATIC REPUBLIC

1979 20 MARK
Script: Latin
Language: German

Reverse

Inscription:
1729 1781

GOTTHOLD EPHRAIM

LESSING
Script: Latin
Engraver: Axel Bertram

Edge

Smooth with inscription
Legend:
20 MARK * 20 MARK * 20 MARK *

Mints

NameMark
BerlinA

Mintings

YearMint MarkMintageQualityCollection
1979A41,000
1979A4,521Proof
Rare